Junior Membershp

The Pet Professional Guild’s (PPG) junior memberships are divided into three categories.

Category One: Provisional Junior Basic (age group 8-12 years)

Category Two: Provisional Junior Advanced (age group 13-17 years)

Category Three: Provisional Apprentice (age group 18-20 years)

At each level of membership, the junior members will be required to sign the force-free pledge that appears below.

The PPG Junior Pledge

The animal’s welfare is a priority in any task I choose to undertake.

I must make decisions on behalf of the animal, based on the animal’s species, age, physical and emotional capacity.

I will protect the physical, emotional and environmental well-being of the animal.

I must only use tools and equipment in a manner that reflects the no pain, no force, no fear mantra of the PPG. Tools will not be used in a way that is contrary to their design and intent, i.e. not used in a manner which would cause psychological or physical pain, harm or damage.

I must always work within my personal capabilities and the guidelines set out by the PPG.I must communicate with other people in a respectful manner, even if I don’t agree with them.

If I don’t know the answer, then I will ask someone else who has more expertise in the relevant area.

I will always seek to do no harm

I will always strive to do good

I will be faithful to promises made

Individual level member badge

Membership Certificate

A moderated chat group on the website

Junior Members in good standing, who wish to participate in the Pet Dog Ambassador Program assessments with their dogs, may register free of charge for the program.

FREE Junior Member credentialing through the Pet Professional Accreditation Board

Please note that this is registration for the program only and does not include any costs incurred by attending lessons for the Pet Dog Ambassador Program in group classes or privately.

Listing in Junior Membership Directory on PPG website

A FREE e-book – A Kid’s Comprehensive Guide to Speaking Dog

Participation in the Annual Training Deed Challenge

This challenge is divided into categories that reflect the Junior members’ age status.

Full details of the Challenge requirements for each group can be found in the guide

The winners of the Deed Challenge in each category will receive a monetary benefit - see individual guide

Category Benefits

Category One: Provisional Junior Basic (8-12 years)

·Access to the Provisional Junior Basic Accreditation Program included in the membership fee

Successful completion of these tasks will result in the Provisional Junior Member receiving an Accreditation card.

See the study Guide for more information

Category Two: Provisional Junior Advanced (13-17 years)

Access to the Provisional Junior Advanced Accreditation Program included in the membership fee

Successful completion of these tasks will result in the Junior Member receiving an Accreditation card

See the study Guide for more information

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Category Three: Provisional Apprentice (18-20 years)

Access to the Provisional Apprentice Accreditation Program included in the membership fee

Successful completion of these tasks will result in the Apprentice Member receiving an Accreditation card

Invitation to apply for the Annual Apprentice Scholarship

An annual call for scholarship applications will be made. Applicants can choose which of the following programs they would like to apply for